Gary & Jen
Things To Do & Eat
Diving with Scuba Du (and Gary and Jen)
This is Gary and Jen's FAVORITE activity in Cozumel! Cozumel is a wonderful place to try scuba diving for the first time. Scuba Du is a PADI "Gold Palm" and "5 Star" Dive Center that has been at Intercontinental Presidente for more than 25 years. On the resort property, they have a comfortable classroom for training and audiovisual support, pool and beach area for shore diving, which provide a great learning environment.
Snorkeling with Scuba Du
Scuba Du, the in-house dive center at the Intercontinental Presidente Resort and Spa, will take you to the best reefs in Cozumel's National Marine Park. Their comfortable dive boats and professional, experienced and friendly staff will make your snorkeling experience the best around.
Atlantis Submarines Cozumel
We invite you to experience why Cozumel is one of the top diving destinations in the world. Go 100 feet underwater and enjoy the magic onboard a real US Coast Guard certified submarine as you make the underwater journey to Chankanaab, home to a huge variety of sealife seen only by divers until now. Your submarine diving adventure begins on board the “Ana,” a ferry vessel that takes you on a 12-minute cruise along Cozumel's west coast. Upon your arrival at the site, you will be transferred to the Atlantis submarine, where you will make an underwater trip to Chankanaab Marine Park, an environmentally protected natural area. As you cruise the ocean floor, you will view amazing formations including 30-foot coral heads and a great variety of marine animals and tropical fish including parrotfish, grunts and groupers.
Swimming with Dolphins at Chankanaab
These are the most fascinating human-friendly sea creatures. Experience the marvel of swimming with dolphins in the ocean. Imagine the thrill of dolphins pulling you or pushing you by the soles of your feet, as well as learning about them: how they eat, sleep, communicate, etc. This whole experience takes place in a very quiet and comfortable, calm seawater environment. For many, this is a once in a lifetime experience.
Playa "El Cielo" (Heaven)
El Cielo is a sandbar located 800 meters from the Cozumel coast. One of the ways to get to El Cielo is by boat or catamaran. It gets its name because in this place you can swim and snorkel and see in the background a lot of starfish and be enchanted with the perfection of its turquoise waters. In El Cielo you will not only see echinoderms, but also colorful fish, sea turtles, stingrays and birds that come to the beach periodically. This site has become one of the favorite destinations for those who visit the island. Its crystal clear waters and white sand make this activity something unique and unforgettable that you can enjoy with family and friends.
Deep Sea Fishing
Cozumel is in a prime location on the Caribbean for deep sea fishing. Ten minutes from the docks, the ocean drops off to 1,400 feet and most of your charter will be actual fishing time, not traveling time. The nutrient-rich currents in the channel feed many species of bait fish and give you the opportunity to enjoy the billfish season (white marlin, blue marlin and sailfish), as well as the tasty mahi-mahi and tune, which are also abundant during this time.
Punta Sur Ecological Reserve
Located on the southern tip of the island, it is the most important Ecotourism project of the Cozumel Foundation of Parks and Museums. This magnificent place is planned for the conservation and preservation of 5 ecosystems that are part of this area. Punta Sur is rich in coastal dunes, mangroves, reefs, lagoon systems and beautiful beaches. The park encompasses an outstanding variety of natural landscapes. With an extension of more than on hundred acres, it is the combination of lagoon environment, with its coastal humid soil, and mangrove jungles, that are the setting of a mosaic of environments. The lagoons in this area are a natural refuge for a wide variety of flora and fauna of the region. The marine part of the reserve includes areas with white sand beaches and extraordinarily transparent waters.
Horseback Riding
Take an unforgettable ride through the jungle of Cozumel. You will be guided through Mayan ruins, ancient caves and sink holes that are very unique to the island, as well as have the opportunity to gallop your horse in a wider trail.
ATV Jungle Tours
Picture yourself in lush green forests exploring ancient Mayan caves and historical small ruins while cruising on your ATV four-wheeler. Your ATV adventure begins from El Cedral town. Later, ride to a beach with unbelievably clear waters, where you will have the option of sitting back and relaxing, or even enjoying all the facilities that this place has to offer. This is the perfect option for guests looking for a dose of adventure, culture and beach time.
Passion Island
Passion Island is a beautiful private island near Cozumel island. A mystic destination with 27 acres of white sand and surrounded by turquoise waters, it is a place to relax, have fun, discover natural diversity, and watch crocodiles, iguanas, flamingos, exotic birds and many other species in this natural sanctuary.
Azul Madera
Guido's
Buccanos
La Cocay
Casa Mission
Pepe's Grill
Del Sur Parrilla Argentina
Sorrisi
La Mission
Rolandi's
